Rockland Office Space
If you're looking to expand or start out your small business or startup in the Boston Metro area, then you should consider the town of Rockland as a good location. The town has a population of 17,861 and is an excellent place to establish a commercial space due to the fact that the town rests only about 22 miles from the city of Boston.
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Finding the right commercial space for your business is important, and one of the best features of this town is how quickly you can get set up and operating. The town has its share of industrial parks and buildings that will make it quick and easy to get your business rolling.
Neighborhoods in the Area
When you're looking for a new location to build a commercial space, it's a good idea to scout out the neighborhoods so that you can have a grasp on the types of opportunities there are throughout town. Does your business need foot traffic? Then search for retail centers and area that have housing developments. Do you need a space that can take advantage of beautiful local vistas so that you can wow your clients? Towns like Rockland have neighborhoods like this that are perfect for client meetings. Here is a listing of the neighborhoods in the area:
- Beech Street
- Town Center
- Hatherly
As you can see, the town only has three primary neighborhoods for its almost 18,000 residents, but each of these neighborhoods has a rich workforce that's able to work in white-collar industries, and each also has its share of office buildings with both leasing and purchasing opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Leasing Space for an Office
If you're the type of business owner that's looking to have a relatively easygoing arrangement, then establishing a lease for your space is a good idea. This type of arrangement is especially useful if you don't have the large amounts of money needed to establish a down payment for a property purchase. Additionally, this type of arrangement can also come with more than a few amenities:
- Utilities – Some landlords will offer free utilities when you rent a commercial space. As a result, you won't have to worry about water, heat, electricity, and/or waste management. This can drastically reduce your running costs on a month-to-month basis.
- Maintenance – When you purchase commercial space, you have to also either hire individuals for the maintenance process or hire a management company. With a lease, many landlords offer complementary maintenance that can ensure that your office is always kept in good repair.
- Free Internet – This is major because most businesses rely on the internet. While the internet offered by the landlord may not be blazingly fast, it can still help you reduce your month-to-month running costs because you won't have to pay for an ISP.
- Conference Rooms – Just about every office has a need for conference space, and many commercial spaces include the usage of free conference rooms for when you need to reach out to clients or when you have internal meetings. While you may have to share the space with other lessees, this can be very useful for just about any business.
Buying Space for an Office
Wondering what your purchasing options are for a commercial space? Fortunately, you'll have options because there are three types of building to choose from, which include:
- Class A – These are typically the newest properties; in fact, a good Class A property is seldom older than 20 years old. These properties are also usually optimally placed and they have a tendency to be furnished with premium fixtures. For all of this, you can expect to pay top dollar, but if you're in a client-facing business, this could be a good commercial space for you.
- Class B – If you need a medium-tier experience for your commercial space, a good Class B space is a very viable option. While the space may not have amazing fixtures, this type of office isn't bad for hosting clients. Usually, you can expect a Class B property to be slightly older than two decades and to be housed in a low- to mid-rise building.
- Class C – Do you just need a fairly functional space that you can get business done in? If this sounds like your needs, then consider a Class C space, which is kind of a no-frills style of commercial space. This space is fine for businesses that don't have a lot of clients coming into the office. These, as a rule, are the cheapest commercial accommodations, and in many cases, they are housed in single-story buildings.
Listing Office Space
There are many reasons why a property owner might want to list their commercial property for sale or lease. Sometimes, the owner is looking to retire and sometimes the owner just wants to make a few dollars off of their investment. In any situation, finding a broker to help make the process easier is always a good idea.
Boston City Properties is one of the top brokerages in the Boston area, and we understand the market throughout the entire state, so consult with us in order to make the commercial space listing process much easier. Give us a call at 617-247-1933.
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